--- title: "RSPB Lake Vyrnwy: Native tree planting 2024" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-143284" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143284" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143284.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143284.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSPB" published: "2024-07-24" --- # RSPB Lake Vyrnwy: Native tree planting 2024 Buyer: RSPB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-143284 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143284) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143284.json) ## Summary The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is inviting tenders for the project titled "RSPB Lake Vyrnwy: Native tree planting 2024." This procurement falls under the agricultural and forestry services category and is located in Lake Vyrnwy, Wales. The process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procurement method. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 1st September 2024, with tree planting scheduled to occur between 1st November 2024 and 31st March 2025. The results of this tender will be finalised by 15th October 2024. Interested parties should contact Sam Sharpe at the RSPB for any clarifications and submit their quotes via email. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in forestry services, agricultural services, and tree supply. Contractors specialised in tree planting and supply, particularly those with experience in handling native species, would be well-suited for this project. The work involves planting 6,500 trees over a 20-hectare bracken-dominated hillside, a task that supports environmental conservation efforts and can enhance the contractor's portfolio. Additionally, small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with logistical capabilities for remote area access will find this tender advantageous for demonstrating their expertise and reliability to such a prominent organisation as the RSPB. ## Notice The RSPB at Lake Vyrnwy area seeking a contractor to plant 6500 native trees on our reserve, to enhance tree cover in line with our 'Treescape plan'.Trees will mainly be 40cm bare root specification, however the RSPB may supply some larger trees for planting, if it is deemed appropriate to enhance the tree age structure within the planting area.Trees are to be planted on a 20 hectare area of bracken dominated hillside, at a density of 325 stems per hectare. It is imperative that trees are planted in a random/clumped style to simulate natural colonisation, not in straight rows, with spacing between trees increasing with elevation. Trees are to be planted with a wooden stake and without tree guards, with the location and species of each planted tree recorded by GPS device.The following species will be supplied for planting (subject to availability):Rowan, Downy birch, Creeping willow, Common hawthorn, Eared willow, Aspen, Blackthorn, Holly, Sessile oak, Alder, Grey/goat willow, Crab apple & Hazel.The planting area is accessible to within 400m by 4x4 vehicle (see attached map).Tree planting should take place between 1st November 2024 and 31st March 2025.We are also seeking a tree supplier REF - LVYTREESUPPLY2024Your quote should be emailed to sam.sharpe@rspb.org.uk by 01/09/2024.If you wish to discuss any aspect of this quote prior to submitting, please email sam.sharpe@rspb.org.ukNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=143284. (WA Ref:143284) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143284 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RSPB | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF11 9AB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77200000 - Forestry services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2024 at 15:09 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143284 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL485626&idx=1 24th July 2024 - Specification and Invitation to Quote ## Notice URLs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=143284 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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